Author(s)

Ke Fu ¹, Sharul Azim Sharudin ¹, Yuping Wang ², Zhong Huang ²

Affiliation(s)

¹ Shool of Media, Guizhou Minzu University, Guiyang, China
² Graduate School Office, City University, Menara, Malaysia

Corresponding Author

Ke Fu

ABSTRACT

Virtual Reality (VR) is a transformative technology that simulates a 3D environment, offering users an immersive experience [1]. Since its 20th-century inception, VR's potential in cultural heritage protection has grown [2]. This paper examines VR's role in preserving "Zhen Shan Village", an ancient Buyi village in Huaxi District, Guiyang City. We discuss VR's processes, benefits, and challenges in heritage protection. The article outlines VR's history, its applications in heritage both locally and globally, and its specific impact on Zhen Shan Village. We conclude by analyzing VR's pros and cons in heritage protection and suggest future improvements. This research aims to guide similar heritage projects and champion ancient villages through VR.

KEYWORDS

Cultural Heritage Protection, Chinese Ancient Villages, Digital Reconstruction, Virtual Reality Technology

CITE THIS PAPER

Ke Fu, Sharul Azim Sharudin, Yuping Wang, Zhong Huang, Virtual Reality in Ancient Village Cultural Heritage Protection: Zhen Shan Village Case Study. Journal of Sociology and Ethnology (2023) Vol. 5: 22-26. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/jsoce.2023.050904.

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